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NKS1486

Operated by Spirit Airlines

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Departure

PHL KPHL VFR

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia, US

Local time
06:51 EDT
Timezone
America/New_York
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
36 ft
Coordinates
39.8719, -75.2411

cloud Weather

Wind
20° / 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
BKN 13,000 ft, BKN 17,000 ft, OVC 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew
22°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T09:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KPHL 280954Z 02003KT 10SM BKN130 BKN170 OVC250 22/20 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02170200 $

TAF KPHL 280832Z 2809/2912 VRB02KT P6SM BKN035 TEMPO 2810/2812 2SM BR BKN020 FM281300 34004KT P6SM SCT150 FM281800 33004KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 FM282100 35004KT P6SM SCT200 FM290600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 177 Departures
flight_land 188 Arrivals

Arrival

DTW KDTW VFR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit, US

Local time
06:51 EDT
Timezone
America/Detroit
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
645 ft
Coordinates
42.2138, -83.3538

cloud Weather

Wind
360° / 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
FEW 6,500 ft
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
30.11 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T09:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KDTW 280953Z 36005KT 10SM FEW065 16/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP194 T01610139

TAF KDTW 280906Z 2809/2912 01005KT P6SM FEW040 FEW070 FM281900 16005KT P6SM SCT060 FM290100 18003KT P6SM SKC FM290900 23004KT P6SM BKN250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 241 Departures
flight_land 302 Arrivals

Recent history last 3

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-04-30 A9046D PHL → DTW Apr 30, 17:50 UTCApr 30, 19:05 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-04-26 A8BCDD PHL → DTW Apr 26, 17:05 UTCApr 26, 18:15 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-04-26 A8BCDD PHL → DTW Apr 26, 17:01 UTCApr 26, 18:14 UTC1h 13m +180m +16m

Performance history

Flights tracked
3
Avg arrival delay
+16m
On-time arrival
0% 0% on time
Aircraft used
2

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
April 2026 3

NKS1486 frequently asked

Where does flight NKS1486 fly?
NKS1486 (Spirit Airlines) flies from PHL to DTW. View the full route page.
How long is flight NKS1486?
Based on observed flights, NKS1486 takes on average 1h 13m from takeoff to landing.
How often does NKS1486 fly?
NKS1486 has been observed flying occasionally in our tracking data. We've recorded 3 flights under this callsign.
Is flight NKS1486 usually on time?
Across recent flights, NKS1486 arrives with an average 16-minute delay. 0% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight NKS1486?
NKS1486 has been operated by 2 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track NKS1486 live?
Yes. When NKS1486 is currently airborne, the live tracker map above shows its real-time position from ADS-B broadcasts. If the map is empty, the flight is not currently in the air.